Is Volunteering in Your New Year’s Resolution?

Is Volunteering in Your New Year’s Resolution?

Holiday celebrations are everywhere. People are going to office parties, social gatherings, and visiting with family and friends. It can be a joyous time, but it can also be a stressful time for a lot of people. Regardless of where you land on the 8 weeks between late...
A Summer of Service

A Summer of Service

By Heather Englander, BVU’s Director of Business & Community Engagement    BVU celebrated its 13th annual Summer of Service with a triad of volunteer opportunities. Sponsored by MIM Software and the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, these events engaged...

Fraud is Prevalent. Is Your Company Protected?

Guest blog provided by Trevor Buxton, certified fraud examiner and fraud communications manager, PNC Bank Fraud schemes against businesses are becoming more prevalent and complex. Perhaps the biggest scam involves phishing and compromised business emails. Chances are...

Nonprofit Leadership Advancement Program Facilitators

Meet our facilitators for the Nonprofit Leadership Advancement Program. Jennifer CohenSenior Vice President/ Practice Lead, Leadership DevelopmentRatliff & Taylor Jennifer brings 30 years of diverse Human Resources experience to her role as Practice Lead for...
Cleveland International Film Festival

Cleveland International Film Festival

We are excited to be a Community Partner for the Cleveland International Film Festival. The film we have been paired with is called The Cat Rescuers. This film aligns with our mission of the personal impact of volunteerism. The volunteers take time to care for the...
Celebrating 25 Years

Celebrating 25 Years

  BVU is celebrating 25 years of engaging businesses and nonprofits to work together to strengthen Northeast Ohio! On behalf of the Board and Staff, thank you to the businesses, nonprofits, foundations, and volunteers in Northeast Ohio for your many years of...

Tracey Keele, KPMG, Culture Co-Lead and Advisory Partner

Tracey has over 20 years of experience with risk management, governance, culture and change related matters. She has served in various leadership roles for a Fortune 500 company, with responsibilities spanning geographies, risk areas and business units. Tracey is...

Be a Superhero – Think Pro Bono

Skill CONNECT Volunteer Application Post by BVU Staff:  Judy Tobin, Director, Leadership Development It is the start of the day and time to make all that magic happen again. You know that you do great work, you are appreciated and you actually enjoy your job, but at...

Advancing Your Career through Volunteerism

Part One: Networking There is an old saying that goes, “it’s not what you know, but who you know.” In today’s job market this saying holds true. Networking is essential to not only finding a job, but for career advancement. Volunteering is an excellent opportunity to...